1805 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1805 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on 8 October 1805, in order to elect the governor of Ohio. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Edward Tiffin won re-election against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Nathaniel Massie and Federalist nominee Benjamin I. Gilman.[1]

1805 Ohio gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edward Tiffin Nathaniel Massie
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 5,473 168
Percentage 96.70% 2.97%

County Results
Tiffin:      90-100%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

Edward Tiffin
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Edward Tiffin
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 8 October 1805, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Edward Tiffin won re-election by a margin of 5,305 votes against his foremost opponent fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Nathaniel Massie, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Tiffin was sworn in for his second term on 2 December 1805.[2]

Results

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Ohio gubernatorial election, 1805
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Edward Tiffin (incumbent) 5,473 96.70%
Democratic-Republican Nathaniel Massie 168 2.97%
Federalist Benjamin I. Gilman 16 0.28%
Scattering 3 0.05%
Total votes 5,660 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Edward Tiffin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ^ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 3 June 2004. Retrieved 29 April 2024.